Ratko Mladic, a Bosnian Serb general convicted of war crimes, has died at age 84. He was serving a life sentence for his role in the Srebrenica genocide and the siege of Sarajevo during the Bosnian War.
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Ratko Mladic was a general for the Bosnian Serbs during the 1990s war in Bosnia.
He was nicknamed the "Butcher of Bosnia" because of his actions during the war.
Mladic was found guilty of war crimes, including genocide at Srebrenica.
Around 8,000 Bosniak Muslim boys and men were killed in the Srebrenica massacre.
He also led the siege of Sarajevo, which lasted four years.
Mladic was serving a life sentence at the time of his death.
He died at the age of 84.
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Forecasters now believe there is more than a 90% chance that the current El Niño will become very strong during the fall and winter seasons. Since March, predictions have changed a lot, showing the event is growing and may be the strongest since records began in 1950.
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El Niño is a climate pattern that warms the Pacific Ocean and affects weather worldwide.
In March, forecasters were uncertain about how strong this El Niño would be.
By June, El Niño conditions had developed and were expected to strengthen.
The chance of a very strong El Niño in fall and winter rose from 33% in March to over 90% by August.
A "super El Niño" means an exceptionally strong event, but this is not an official NOAA term.
Strong El Niño events can cause more storms in the southern U.S., drier weather in some northern areas, and changes in hurricanes.
NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center updates forecasts regularly as new data come in.
This El Niño could be the strongest recorded since 1950 during October to December.
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A group of 1,000 Swiss volunteers buried cotton underpants for two months to study soil health across Switzerland. Scientists analyzed how soil life breaks down the cotton to learn about soil quality and how it changes with land use.
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The study used cotton underpants buried in soil to measure decomposition, a sign of biological activity in soil.
Volunteers dug holes and buried two pairs of organic cotton underpants alongside teabags, which are also used to measure decomposition.
After 30 and 60 days, participants dug up the underpants and teabags, recorded their state, and sent them for analysis.
Decomposition rates show how active soil organisms are, which affects soil fertility and ecosystem health.
The project involved 1,000 citizens, with 240 volunteers named as co-authors on the research paper.
The research showed that how land is used has the biggest impact on soil health and biological activity.
Healthy soil is important for farming, food security, and maintaining the environment.
This citizen science project improved on previous methods by using underpants as an easier way to measure soil decomposition.
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A recent glacier collapse in Nepal caused deadly flooding, raising awareness about flood risks from glaciers worldwide. Scientists highlight similar dangers in parts of North America, like Juneau, Alaska, where glacier-related floods have damaged homes and infrastructure for years.
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A glacier collapse in Nepal triggered severe floods affecting Nepal and Tibet.
Flood risks from glaciers and glacial lakes are common in mountainous regions like the Himalayas, Andes, and parts of North America.
Northwestern North America, including Alaska and western Canada, has experienced many glacier-related floods for over 100 years.
Juneau, Alaska, faces repeated glacier lake floods from Suicide Basin, impacting homes and infrastructure downstream.
Suicide Basin floods have happened annually since 2011, with increasing damage in recent years.
Scientists warn glacier retreat creates more lakes that could burst suddenly, threatening downstream communities.
About 15 million people worldwide live in areas potentially at risk from glacial lake floods.
Glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) occur when meltwater lakes formed by shrinking glaciers release large amounts of water quickly, causing floods.
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President Donald Trump said the U.S. has achieved a "very big victory" in Iran. However, he also said the conflict will go on as long as the U.S. thinks it is needed.
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President Trump announced a significant U.S. success involving Iran.
He described this success as a "very big victory."
Despite this, he stated the war will continue as long as necessary.
The statement was reported by CBS News.
No specific details about the victory or ongoing actions were given in the article.
The report focuses on U.S. involvement in a conflict related to Iran.
The situation implies ongoing military or political activity between the U.S. and Iran.
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with U.S. Ambassador to China David Perdue in Beijing to discuss improving the relationship between China and the United States. The meeting happened before Chinese President Xi Jinping’s planned visit to the U.S. to meet President Trump next month.
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Wang Yi is China’s Foreign Minister.
David Perdue is the U.S. Ambassador to China.
They met in Beijing on a Wednesday.
Their talk focused on overcoming difficulties in the China-U.S. relationship.
Chinese President Xi Jinping plans to visit the U.S. soon.
President Trump and President Xi are expected to hold a summit during this visit.
The discussions aim to improve cooperation between the two countries.
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UEFA has asked a US court for permission to collect documents and testimony from FIFA entities based in Florida. UEFA plans to use this information for a possible criminal case in Switzerland against FIFA President Gianni Infantino related to a secret plan about World Cup commercial rights.
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UEFA filed a request in a US federal court to get documents and witnesses from FIFA entities in Florida.
This is for a potential criminal complaint in Switzerland against FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
The case involves a now-abandoned plan to move commercial rights for the men's and women's World Cups and Club World Cup into a new company called FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE).
UEFA claims Infantino and a small group created the plan in secret, without following normal FIFA approval steps or consulting key FIFA groups.
UEFA may also bring charges against other FIFA officials and advisers linked to the plan.
The legal action would cite criminal mismanagement under Swiss law.
The US court permission is needed to allow UEFA to access documents and witnesses connected to the FFE plan.
FIFA has entities registered in Florida named FIFA (AMERICAS), Inc. and FWC2026 US, Inc., which may hold relevant information.
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Deadly flash floods hit the Nepal-Tibet border after a glacial lake burst, killing at least 359 people and leaving more than 1,300 missing, including 33 from the UK. The flood caused severe damage, disrupted communication, and led to a large rescue effort with international support.
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The floods happened after a glacial lake in Tibet burst, triggering flash floods near Nepal.
At least 359 people have died, and over 1,300 are missing; 644 of the missing are tourists.
Among the missing, 33 are British residents, including children aged 13 and 14.
King Charles and Queen Camilla expressed sympathy, and the Prince and Princess of Wales showed concern for those affected.
The UK government has offered £5 million to help Nepal with rescue and recovery.
Many bridges and communication lines are down, making it hard for families to find missing relatives.
Tour groups with British and international visitors were affected, especially those on pilgrimages to Mount Kailash.
Officials warn of possible new floods in the area and urge people to stay alert and follow local advice.
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President Donald Trump wants to start talks again with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. He aims to limit North Korea’s nuclear weapons and stop its support for Russia’s war in Ukraine.
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President Trump seeks to reopen direct negotiations with North Korea.
The goal is to set clear, verifiable limits on North Korea’s nuclear activities.
Another aim is to end North Korea’s support for Russia’s conflict in Ukraine.
This effort involves high-level diplomacy between the U.S. and North Korea.
Nuclear programs refer to North Korea’s development of atomic weapons.
Support for Russia’s war may include military or economic help.
The talks would be a move to reduce tensions in East Asia and Europe.
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UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is expected to approve a ban on goods from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank after Israel announced plans to build more housing there. The ban aims to pressure Israel to stop expanding settlements, which are considered illegal under international law.
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The UK plans to ban goods linked to Israeli settlements following new construction tenders for more than 1,200 housing units in the West Bank area called E1.
Israeli settlements in occupied land are illegal under international law.
The E1 settlement project would connect East Jerusalem with a large settlement called Ma’ale Adumim.
British officials, including Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband, have condemned the settlement expansion and summoned Israeli diplomats to express opposition.
Sanctions are being considered to target those involved in illegal settlement activity and support a peaceful solution for Israelis and Palestinians.
Human Rights Watch and some UK lawmakers support the ban as a necessary step to enforce international law.
Critics, including the Labour Friends of Israel group, argue sanctions could harm multiple communities and be difficult to enforce.
The UK government has not officially confirmed the sanctions but says it will respond comprehensively to Israeli policies affecting peace prospects.
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Tropical Storm Dolly formed in the Atlantic Ocean as the fourth named storm of the 2026 hurricane season. It was located far from land but expected to bring heavy rain to the Leeward Islands and nearby areas before weakening.
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Tropical Storm Dolly formed on Thursday in the central Atlantic Ocean.
It had maximum winds of 40 mph, the minimum speed to be called a tropical storm.
Dolly was about 1,555 miles east of the Leeward Islands and moving quickly toward them.
The storm is expected to weaken into a tropical wave before reaching the islands, likely on Saturday.
Despite weakening, Dolly could cause flash flooding from heavy rain through Sunday and Monday in the Leeward Islands, Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and Hispaniola.
Dolly is the fourth named storm this hurricane season, after Arthur, Bertha, and Cristobal.
The 2026 hurricane season has been quieter than usual due to the deepening El Niño weather pattern.
Storm names are chosen years in advance by the World Meteorological Organization in alphabetical order.
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Two workers at Frankfurt airport in Germany have died from malaria, a disease spread by mosquitoes. Health officials are investigating how the workers caught the illness and have put mosquito traps in place to prevent more infections.
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Two airport workers died after catching malaria tropica, the most dangerous type of malaria.
Since last month, six people connected to the airport work have been infected; four have recovered after hospital treatment.
Mosquito traps are set up at Frankfurt airport and captured mosquitoes are being tested.
The malaria is believed to have spread by Anopheles stephensi mosquitoes that arrived on planes from malaria-affected regions.
Malaria is not spread from person to person in this situation, only through infected mosquitoes.
Letters have been sent to airport workers to inform them about malaria symptoms and encourage them to be alert.
Germany’s last airport malaria outbreak was at Frankfurt in 2023, with one infected person who recovered.
Most malaria cases worldwide come from sub-Saharan Africa, and some countries there have direct flights to Frankfurt.
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Ratko Mladic, a former general convicted for leading the 1995 genocide in Bosnia, has died while in United Nations custody. He was responsible for the massacre of at least 8,000 Muslims in an area declared safe by the U.N.
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Ratko Mladic was a general during the Bosnian War.
He was found guilty of genocide for the 1995 massacre.
The massacre killed at least 8,000 Muslims.
The killing took place in a U.N.-protected "safe area."
This event is considered the worst atrocity in Europe since World War Two.
Mladic died while detained by the United Nations.
The news was reported on August 27, 2026.
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Ratko Mladic, a Bosnian Serb general who was convicted of war crimes including genocide during the 1990s Yugoslav wars, died in a prison hospital in The Hague at age 84. He was serving a life sentence for overseeing atrocities such as the siege of Sarajevo and the Srebrenica massacre, considered the worst in Europe since World War II.
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Ratko Mladic died on August 27, 2026, in a U.N. prison hospital in The Hague, Netherlands.
He was 84 years old and serving a life sentence for war crimes committed during the Yugoslav wars in the 1990s.
Mladic was commander of Bosnian Serb forces and carried out the siege of Sarajevo and the Srebrenica massacre, where over 8,000 Muslim men and boys were killed.
His war crimes trial ended in 2017 with a life sentence by a U.N. tribunal.
Mladic had been captured in 2011 after many years on the run.
He was seen by some Bosnian Serbs as a patriot, but widely regarded internationally as a war criminal responsible for ethnic cleansing and genocide.
The conflict he took part in caused over 100,000 deaths and displaced more than 1 million people.
Mladic’s death came while debates continue about his legacy and denial of his crimes by some groups.
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The article honors Dolly Parton’s life and influence in country music. It highlights how her songs told personal yet universal stories and how she connected with people from different backgrounds and generations.
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Dolly Parton was a famous country musician and songwriter.
Her music shared stories about home, family, and life struggles.
She was seen as a national treasure who reached across social and political divides.
Dolly balanced being glamorous and down-to-earth, funny and serious.
She was generous, supporting youth and underprivileged groups.
Dolly’s influence inspired multiple generations of musicians, including the Kelley family.
Her life and music reflected values of love, acceptance, and connection with all people.
Her passing led many to reflect on the meaningful contributions she made to culture.
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A glacier collapsed near the Nepal-China border, causing a large flood of water and mud that destroyed buildings and bridges. Over 350 people died, more than 1,300 are missing, and many have been forced to leave their homes.
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The disaster happened near the border between Nepal and China (Tibet).
The flood was caused by a glacier collapse.
Rescue teams are searching for hundreds of missing people.
More than 350 people have died so far.
Over 1,300 people are still missing, including some foreigners and pilgrims.
The flood destroyed buildings and washed away bridges.
Hundreds of people have lost their homes in the region.
Glacier melting and related floods have increased due to human-caused climate change.
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Seven candidates for the French presidency will take part in a business summit at Paris’s Roland Garros stadium. They will present and defend their plans related to business and the economy ahead of the upcoming election.
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The event is held at Roland Garros tennis stadium in Paris.
It is part of the Medef business leaders’ annual end-of-summer seminar.
Seven out of many candidates will participate in this forum.
Candidates will focus on their business and economic programs.
The event serves as a warmup before the French presidential election.
The summit is scheduled for Thursday.
The forum aims to show how candidates plan to manage France’s economy.
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Peter Cullen, the Canadian voice actor famous for voicing Optimus Prime in the Transformers series and Eeyore in Winnie the Pooh, has died at age 85. He was known for giving life to many beloved characters across cartoons and movies, leaving a lasting impact on popular culture.
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Peter Cullen died peacefully at his home in Los Angeles at age 85.
He was the original voice of Optimus Prime starting in 1984.
Cullen also voiced Eeyore in Winnie the Pooh stories for many years.
He created sounds for the Predator character and voiced King Kong in the 1976 remake.
Cullen’s voice roles include characters in Knight Rider, Voltron, and Chip ‘n Dale Rescue Rangers.
He is remembered for his deep voice and warm, heroic tones.
Cullen’s family asked fans to honor him by being kind and strong.
His career spanned children’s animation, blockbuster movies, and video games.
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French astronaut Sophie Adenot spoke from the International Space Station about how climate change is affecting Earth. She described the visible changes in the planet’s environment as seen from space.
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Sophie Adenot is a French astronaut currently aboard the International Space Station.
She gave an exclusive interview about climate change impacts from space.
Adenot observed Earth's changing environment due to climate change firsthand.
The article was published on August 27, 2026.
The interview focuses on space science and environmental observation.
The article is part of broader news including science and spacewalk activities.
Sophie Adenot recently completed her second spacewalk within a week.
Climate change effects can be directly seen from orbit, according to Adenot.
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A blood moon lunar eclipse will occur when the full moon is almost fully covered by Earth's shadow. During this event, the moon will appear red in color.
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The eclipse will cover up to 96% of the full moon with Earth's shadow.
This causes the moon to take on a reddish color, often called a "blood moon."
The event can be seen from different locations in every U.S. state.
A lunar eclipse happens when the Earth comes between the sun and the moon.
The red color appears because Earth's atmosphere bends sunlight onto the moon.
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